There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP)plane HEL - TMP
1h 14m€95–290Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tikkurila to Tamperetrain R / ...
3h 1m€26–41Bus
- Take the bus from 14 to 2bus Helsinki-Vantaa - Vaihto: Vantaankoski - Tampere / ...
2h 54m€37–49Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala175.7 km
1h 47mDrive 175.7 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkalacar 175.7 km
1h 47m€34–48
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala is to train which costs €26 - €45 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs €95 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala. However, there are services departing from 14 and arriving at Pirkkala via Sorin aukio G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Tampere via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Pirkkala is 148 km. The road distance is 175.7 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala without a car is to bus which takes 2h 54m and costs €35 - €50.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala bus services, operated by Valkeakosken Liikenne, depart from 14 station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala is to fly which takes 1h 14m and costs €95 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 2h 54m, you could also train, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Pirkkala, Finland?
Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Valkeakosken Liikenne operates a bus from 14 to 2 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–290
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 (03) 584 2683
- Website
- Valkeakosken Liikenne
Bus from 14 to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Valkeakosken Liikenne
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala bus services, operated by Valkeakosken Liikenne, arrive at 2 station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tampere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala.
There are 451+ hotels available in Pirkkala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Pirkkala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.